1981 Piper Seneca
Multi Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRDescription
1981 Piper Seneca III LoPresti: cowling nose – bowls; landing gear, fairings; speed splitter, flap, bracket fairings; flap gap seals GAMI Injectors JPI EDM-760 Twin Engine Analyzer Tanis Heater Right engine Optional Engine Primer System Merlyn automatic wastegates i.e. turbocharger differential pressure control system Flight Stream 510 Bluetooth adapter GSB 15 USB charger/data port. Stratus power 153010–00029 charger port Insight SF-2000 Strikefinder digital weather avoidance system AUTO PILOT King KFC – 200 RIGHT TSO 177 LEFT TSO 1176 Oxygen regulator overhauled January 13, 2025 Oxygen tank overhauled January 2026 FIKI Ice Protection System: Pneumatic deicing system -wing leading edges -stabilizer leading edges Electrothermal system: -McCauley propeller deicing system -windshield heating unit -heated pitot head -ice light -Heated stall warning Quiet Flight aircraft noise, cancellation system Oxygen system Fixed oxygen system – Scott Aviation, Ambassador MK III System Strobe lights (wing tip) (Whelen) Vortex generators Bruce canopy cover Bruce insulated engine covers (new) ROSEN cockpit sunvisors
Engine
RIGHT ENGINE LTSIO – 360 – KB fuel injected turbo charged Continental With TSO 146 Intercooler systems on both engines, ACD corporation
Propeller
McCauley propeller
Interior
Interior re-upholstery January, 2002
Exterior
Exterior repaint in October, 2000
Inspection
LAST ANNUAL JANUARY 26, 2026
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
David Johnson
controller.com
|
$245,000
|
Bozeman, MT | Mar 25, 2026 | — | Active | |
|
David Johnson
controlleremea.co.uk
|
$249,313 *
GBP £185,160
|
Bozeman, MT | Apr 08, 2026 | — | Active | |
|
David Johnson
aviationtrader.com.au
|
$252,554
|
Bozeman, Montana, Australia | Apr 06, 2026 | — | Active |
* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Piper Seneca
This 1981 Piper Seneca (N838RJ) is a 6-seat multi engine piston with 4,419 hours on the airframe. There are currently 112 Seneca aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $53,000 to $875,612. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $245,000.
The Seneca cruises at 180 kts (333 km/h) with a range of 750 nm (1,389 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 25,000 ft allows operation above most weather.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 22 GPH (83 L/h), which at current Jet-A prices (~$5.50/gal) means approximately $121/hr in fuel alone. Total variable cost including maintenance reserves is approximately $280/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $25,000. With 4,419 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (1,800 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
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Piper Seneca — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N838RJ.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
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Safety Record
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